Economy & Jobs — Galesburg, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $48,297 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$51,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $25,294 |
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| Poverty Rate | 19.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 12,326 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 33.0% |
| Retail | 16.1% |
| Arts Food | 11.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 41 |
| Fast Food | 37 |
| Bars | 25 |
| Insurance Agencies | 23 |
| Commercial Banks | 21 |
| Gas Stations | 15 |
| Law Offices | 15 |
| Auto Repair | 11 |
| Physician Offices | 11 |
| Dental Offices | 11 |
| Grocery Stores | 10 |
| General Merchandise | 10 |
| Chiropractors | 9 |
| Hotels Motels | 9 |
| Beauty Salons | 8 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
